--- title: Backup Exec is ending. Save 50% now when you upgrade to Acronis. description: Backup Exec is ending. Save 50% now when you upgrade to Acronis. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/lp/switch-from-veritas-to-acronis/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-11 --- [en](https://www.acronis.com/en/) Cyber Protect # Backup Exec is ending. Save 50% now when you upgrade to Acronis. Fill out the form and our sales rep will be in touch soon First Name Last Name Business Email IMPORTANT: Please make sure you're providing your corporate email address! We will contact you using the provided email Phone Example: 043 012 345 Company I agree to the Acronis [Terms of Service](https://www.acronis.com/en/legal/) and [Privacy Statement](https://www.acronis.com/en/company/privacy/) Get the offer Protected by reCAPTCHA. [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms) apply. Google Recaptcha ## Veritas is moving Backup Exec to end of life following an acquisition by Cohesity. You need a replacement. This presents an opportunity to do so much more than just change backup solutions. You can modernize your entire protection strategy while saving costs and reducing complexity with Acronis Cyber Protect. Now, you can upgrade from Backup Exec to Acronis Cyber Protect and save 50%. Don’t miss this chance! Instead of stitching together multiple solutions, Acronis delivers everything in one place. Improve security without adding overhead. * Consolidate vendors and eliminate tool sprawl. * Reduce licensing and infrastructure costs. * Simplify management with a single platform. * [Terms and conditions](https://partners.acronis.com/file/b9epyvlv6cqju/Competitive_Displacement_for_Corp_Cloud_Q2_2026.pdf) ## Acronis Cyber Protect delivers real-world results [![Image 2: Discover how AGEMA, a European interior design and construction company, replaced a slow and decentralized backup setup with Acronis to simplify backup management, improve recovery speed and support a growing multisite environment.](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/72c1d8543e6dcf03b86aef74a1c2be28.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/agema-simplifies-backup-for-interior-design-and-building-of-commercial-spaces/) Case study [AGEMA simplifies backup for interior design and building of commercial spaces](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/agema-simplifies-backup-for-interior-design-and-building-of-commercial-spaces/) Discover how AGEMA, a European interior design and construction company, replaced a slow and decentralized backup setup with Acronis to simplify backup management, improve recovery speed and support a growing multisite environment. [Read case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/agema-simplifies-backup-for-interior-design-and-building-of-commercial-spaces/) ## Don’t just replace backup. Upgrade your protection. Acronis protects more than 30 types of workloads and enables fast recovery from ransomware and outages — all from one unified platform. ## Legacy backup tools were built for recovery. You need more. Acronis Cyber Protect combines **backup, cybersecurity and disaster recovery in one natively integrated solution** manageable from a single console so you can protect everything without adding complexity. With Acronis, you get: * Backup for physical, virtual and cloud workloads, including M365 backup. * Built-in ransomware and malware protection. * Immutable, off-site backups for resilience. * Disaster recovery for business continuity. * Centralized management from a single console. ![Image 3: Legacy backup tools were built for recovery. You need more.](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/b567b9545c084151f6b17e24abf280bf.png) ## Why organizations are switching Backup Exec end of life is a turning point. The clock is ticking. The earlier you start planning, the more control you have over your transition. Organizations are taking this opportunity to: * Move away from legacy limitations. * Strengthen ransomware protection. * Simplify IT operations. * Future-proof their data protection strategy. ![Image 4: Why organizations are switching](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/fb5c3cd7d8aa3ea8dcdeaf8701e48a58.png) ## Future-proof your protection with one platform Acronis Cyber Protect is designed for modern environments, combining cybersecurity, data protection and infrastructure management into one integrated solution. [![Image 5](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/580b690ca69cececde82fde57a22ad79.png) SoftwareReviews Backup and Availability Champion](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-champion-status-in-four-info-tech-softwarereviews-reports/) [![Image 6](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3ead81d51504df24bae6c7d4ce3a7cb9.png) G2 Grid Leader in Best Server Backup](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-ranked-1-in-server-backup-in-the-g2-fall-2026-grid-report/) [![Image 7](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1b1ed91b3690ba0a5ab3a1b88c516066.png) DCIG Top 5 Vendor, Microsoft 365 Backup](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) [![Image 8](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/aa7c03e4e2169c2a6ecf54d65d5b154d.png) CRN Data Center 50 List](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-recognized-2024-crn-data-center-50-list-for-the-second-year-in-row/) ![Image 9](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3ca578ddc206a7546497104c877a211f.png) SBR Technology Excellence Awards ![Image 10](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1e9209851eb15d62c3a29d1509e1f0f5.png) ITreview Grid Award [All awards](https://www.acronis.com/en/company/awards/) ## What happens next? No pressure. Just practical guidance. ### A quick consultation with an Acronis expert. ### A tailored recommendation based on your environment. ### Clear next steps for a smooth transition. ## What makes Acronis different? In addition to standard backup capabilities, Acronis Cyber Protect includes security and resilience features. Acronis also delivers all core backup and recovery capabilities required in modern IT environments, including: Unique ### Active Protection AI‑based ransomware and malware protection with behavior analysis and automatic recovery from attacks. Unique ### Anti-malware scanning of backups Scans backups for malware to ensure clean data before recovery. Unique ### Vulnerability assessment Identifies OS and application vulnerabilities to reduce security exposure. Unique ### Patch management Helps keep operating systems and applications up to date to close known vulnerabilities. Unique ### Drive health monitoring Predictive monitoring of disk health to help prevent data loss caused by drive failures. Unique ### Safe Recovery Ensures that systems are recovered securely after cyberattacks, without reintroducing threats. ### Flexible storage Stores backups on NAS, SAN, disks, Acronis Cloud or public cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. ### Any-to-any migration Recovers and migrates data across physical, virtual and cloud environments using a unified backup format. ### Acronis Universal Restore Restores systems to dissimilar hardware, including bare metal, virtual or cloud environments. ### Acronis Instant Restore Runs systems directly from backup storage to minimize downtime while data is restored in the background. ### Variable block-size deduplication Reduces storage usage and network load by saving only changed data blocks. ### Data protection across 30+ workloads Protects physical servers, virtual machines, cloud workloads, desktops, Microsoft 365 and mobile devices. ### Immutable storage Creates backups that cannot be altered or deleted, protecting recovery data from ransomware, accidental deletion or malicious changes. ### Agentless Azure VM backup Protects Azure virtual machines without installing agents, simplifying deployment and reducing operational overhead. ### Continuous data protection Continuously captures changes in selected applications to minimize data loss between backups. Looking for help? ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Why should we migrate from Backup Exec now? With Backup Exec reaching end of life, organizations face increasing risk from unsupported software and limited capabilities in modern, hybrid environments. Migrating now enables teams to move to a single platform that combines backup, recovery and cyber protection, while maintaining flexibility across physical, virtual and cloud workloads. ### Is Acronis a full replacement or just a backup tool? Acronis is a full replacement that goes beyond traditional backup. In addition to standard backup and recovery features, it includes built‑in cyber protection such as ransomware defense, vulnerability assessment, patch management, drive health monitoring and secure recovery options — all managed from a single console. ### How does Acronis improve resilience against ransomware and data loss? Acronis combines multiple resilience capabilities, including immutable storage to protect backups from deletion or tampering, anti‑malware scanning of backups before recovery and Safe Recovery to restore systems without reintroducing threats. Drive health monitoring also helps prevent data loss by identifying potential hardware failures early. ### Is Acronis efficient in cloud and hybrid environments? Yes. Acronis supports protection across more than 30 workloads and includes features such as any‑to‑any migration and agentless backup for Azure virtual machines. This reduces deployment complexity while maintaining consistent backup and recovery policies across on‑premises and cloud environments. ### How does pricing compare, and what is the promotion? Acronis Cyber Protect is offered on a subscription basis, with pricing dependent on workloads and selected capabilities. By consolidating backup, recovery and cyber protection into a single platform, many organizations reduce overall licensing and operational costs. The current 50%-off promotion is a limited‑time offer designed to support organizations moving from Backup Exec to Acronis Cyber Protect. (Terms and conditions apply.) Product help In case you have any difficulties, product materials can be found in our [Knowledge Base](https://kb.acronis.com/acronis-cyber-protect-16). You can also post questions on our [discussion boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support For subscription owners, there is free, 24-hour technical support. Refer to the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/protect/17/) to find the appropriate support contact.